I'm really, really, really hoping NRS eventually updates the game to add a competitive gear mode. No damage buffs or anything, but all gear is available and you decide on your character's loadout. It would be no different than the variations in MKX. I love the idea of all this loot in-game, but I fucking hate that some of the coolest moves won't ever be seen in any capacity people will actually give a shit about. Some of the gear abilities completely change the character! Look at the Staff of Grayson for Robin, for example.